SOS Internal Auditor (Internal Auditor Chief Executive 1)

State of Oregon

81d • $8,115 - $13,167

About The Position

In this role, you will organize and execute internal audits for the Secretary of State’s Office. You will be responsible for analyzing agency operations, evaluating risks, reviewing compliance and recommending controls to the organization based on the requirements of statutes, rules, policies, and other mandates. You will accomplish this in part by, but not limited to: INTERNAL AUDIT PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Developing and overseeing the Agency internal audit function in conjunction with Executive leadership. Work collaboratively and productively as a partner with agency programs and staff. Independently conducting internal audit reviews in accordance with auditing standards. Gathering, collecting and assembling information to obtain understanding of audit. Identifying scope and objectives, audit criteria to develop audit plan. Reviewing laws, rules, policies and procedures. Documenting audit findings, deficiencies and recommendations. Writing audit report and/or management letter. Presenting audit findings, and recommendations to Executive leadership. Completing annual audit assessment report. In coordination with the Secretary and Deputy Secretary, you will establish and provide ongoing support to the Secretary of State’s audit committee. Additionally, you will serve as the primary liaison for the audit committee. INTERNAL AUDIT RISK ASSESSMENT AND AUDIT PLAN Assessing and evaluating through the internal audit risk assessment process the effectiveness of SOS’s internal governance, risk, control processes and systems. Evaluating and analyzing Agency data to evaluate risk exposures relating to the organization’s governance, operations, and information systems. Compiling risk assessment data, identifying potential risk areas and providing recommendations for audit planning. PROCESS AND PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT & CONTINUITY In collaboration with agency staff evaluating internal and management systems. Providing recommendations and options to improve operations to ensure consistent and sustainable performance. Reviewing, testing and assessing compliance with statutes SOS rules, policies and procedures. In consultation with the Deputy Secretary, assisting the Executive Management team with reports, data and recommendations to improve programs, policies and procedures. Serving as a consultant to Agency managers seeking to improve programmatic performance. Working independently to analyze agency division operations. Making recommendations to divisions to strengthen internal controls and policy management to improve efficiency and effectiveness of Agency processes.

Requirements

• Five years of experience managing an internal auditing program or leading a team engaged in professional-level internal auditing, investigations, compliance, policy/program, or work closely related to the agency mission.
• A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field such as business or public administration, finance, economics, computer science, accounting, or a field specific to the Agency's mission AND two years of experience managing an auditing program or leading a team engaged in professional-level internal auditing, investigations, compliance, policy/program, or work closely related to the agency mission.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Emotional intelligence.
• Knowledge of Internal Control Frameworks and Auditing Standards.
• Relevant professional certification including CIA, CPA, CISA, CGAP, CRMA.
• Experience leading government sector internal audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the Agency internal audit function in conjunction with Executive leadership.
• Work collaboratively and productively as a partner with agency programs and staff.
• Independently conduct internal audit reviews in accordance with auditing standards.
• Gather, collect and assemble information to obtain understanding of audit.
• Identify scope and objectives, audit criteria to develop audit plan.
• Review laws, rules, policies and procedures.
• Document audit findings, deficiencies and recommendations.
• Write audit report and/or management letter.
• Present audit findings, and recommendations to Executive leadership.
• Complete annual audit assessment report.
• Establish and provide ongoing support to the Secretary of State’s audit committee.
• Serve as the primary liaison for the audit committee.
• Assess and evaluate the effectiveness of SOS’s internal governance, risk, control processes and systems.
• Evaluate and analyze Agency data to evaluate risk exposures.
• Compile risk assessment data, identifying potential risk areas and providing recommendations for audit planning.
• Evaluate internal and management systems and provide recommendations to improve operations.
• Review, test and assess compliance with statutes SOS rules, policies and procedures.
• Assist the Executive Management team with reports, data and recommendations.
• Consult with Agency managers seeking to improve programmatic performance.
• Analyze agency division operations and make recommendations to strengthen internal controls.

Benefits

• Family Friendly Work Life Balance (paid time off, 12 holidays, 3 personal days, short and long term disability benefits)
• Comprehensive employee benefits, choice of medical plans, vision plan, life insurance, child care flexible spending account, employee assistance program.
• Pension plan, deferred comp, short and long term disability plan, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Employee recognition events, agency unique employee recognition program allowing for additional leave options such as vacation buy-out and sick leave roll-over.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees